MINI Cooper S (2002 - 2006) 1.6 3d (02) (2004/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It is a bit girly.....
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Family/Neighbours-expensive, friends thought it was a bit girly
Would you buy this car again and why?
Nice car to drive but these are built for women. Far too girly.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mitsubishi Evo
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£13,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
The mini i wanted had 15 inch alloys on. I asked the dealer to swop them over so i got 17 inch alloys for free.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted something modern and funky
What was the dealer like?
Friendly, asked me if i wanted a test drive after 5 minutes. Then told me to drive as fast as i liked as long as i didnt redline it. Which was cool.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Thrash it hard and you will defo see 130mph.
What's it like to park?
With light power steering it was easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I heard problems about the gearboxes but i had no problems with mine.
What's most practical about your car?
Too small to be practical. Dont expect to get much shopping in that boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I loved mine for the heated leather seats. Which were excellent in the winter and the xenon headlamps which also looked pretty cool in the dark.
